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| Composed by William Byrd of the Elisabethan Renaissance, this version is only partial--one which is influenced by one of Julian Bream's recordings which was done in the early 70s. |
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Credits: Composer-Willam Byrd Lute-Paul Abbot |
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| The first of a group of 12 pieces, this etude is technically challenging and indeed one must consider various musical devices to make the piece sound like more than just a study. |
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Credits: Heitor Villa-Lobos Music Paul Abbot Guitar |
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| Preludium (P98) by John Dowland
This is a short melancholy and romantic piece. |
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Credits: Composed by John Dowland, Lute Paul Abbot |
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| Others recommended recordings: Martha Master (Naxos) Music: |
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Credits: JS Bach music Paul Abbot Guitar |
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| This piece was played on an 8-course lute by Lawrence Brown. John Dowland was a famous lutenist composer of the Elizabethan Renaissance. It has been told that he was never quite the popular figure in English society, however he became well-known throughout Europe. |
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Credits: John Dowland:music Paul Abbot: lute |
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| This sonata performed in its original key exemplifies the style of keyboard works in his later years. This performance was also inspired by the guitar recordings of David Russell and his Baroque guitar CD. |
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Credits: Music: Domenico Scarlatti, Guitar: Paul Abbot |
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| The Right Honourable Robert, Earl of Essex, His Galliard, by the great Elisabethan Renaissance composer John Dowland.
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Credits: Composed by John Dowland, Lute Paul Abbot |
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| The first piece is El Testamen de N' Amelia by Miguel Llobet. The second piece is a Chanson from Sonata 3 by Manuel Ponce. |
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Credits: Music: M. Llobet, M. Ponce Guitar: Paul Abbot |
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| This is a mid-tempo piece depicting the style of Renaissance Music in Italy. Francesco Da Milano was one of the most famous lute composers of the time. |
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Credits: Francesco da Milano: music Paul Abbot: lute |
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| This is a very short lute piece by the English composer Anthony Holborne |
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Credits: Music:Anthony Holborne Lute: Paul Abbot |
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| This lute piece originally composed for the vihuela was recorded by Jullian Bream in the late 60s. And has since been popular with guitarists as well. This piece sounds a bit more modal, especially in the latter parts. |
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Credits: Music: Alonso Mudarra Lute: Paul Abbot |
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| Other Recordings: Music:Links: |
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Credits: Music: Fernando Sor Guitar: Paul Abbot |
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| An attempt to capture the virtuoso violin style of Paganini on guitar. Violinist Llaya Kaler has excellent performances of Op.1 on Naxos, and has provided much guidance towards this effort. |
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Credits: Music: N. Paganini, Guitar: Paul Abbot |
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| Pavan, L.Milan 2 Anonymous pieces of the 16th century,Bach Fugue 998, Mozart Theme by Sor |
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Credits: Paul Abbot Guitar |
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| The spirit of Brazil in the early 20th century is captured by this piece, as well as the composer’s unmistakable compositional style.
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Credits: Heitor Villa-Lobos Music Paul Abbot Guitar |
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| This piece was recorded at Paul's SUNY Stony Brook senior recital. |
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Credits: Heitor Villa-Lobos: music Paul Abbot: guitar |
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